Little Trees Learning Center

Childcare · Greenwood · 1900 North 175th Street

What Shortlist has verified

Ages served 12 months - 5 years (Early Learning Center); Kindergarten - 5th grade (School Age) Checked July 2026
Hours 12 hours a day Checked July 2026
Days 5 days a week Checked July 2026
Licensed capacity 84 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled Checked April 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · December 3, 2025

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

At the time of inspection is was observed that some staff have either expired food handler training or have not completed the training. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

At the time of inspection it was observed that staff S.W. who worked during the summer and staff P.W. did not have background check. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that palstic bags are accessible in the room #3. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that air purifiers placed on top of shelving units are not secured Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that some shelving units are peeling and a broken office chair in the school age room is accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed safety device is installed on all the immediate doors, the safety device is used to prevent children from leaving the classroom. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Supervising children · WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that alarm on doors that open to the palyground are turned off; no alarn observed on connecting doors to other classrooms.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · August 19, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

At the time of the visit the licensor observed the ground cover under the slides is less than 9 inches

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

At the time of the visit emergency exit gate in the playground is locked.

Individual care plan · WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term

At the time of the visit the licensor did not observed an ICP for a child with special needs enrolled in the SA program

Supervising children · WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

At th time of the visit the licensor observed staff on her phone and not supervising children, another staff was sitting on a couch reading a book with her back behind the rest of the children. 0345 (5)(b) At the time of the the licensor observed the chimes installled on exit doors are turned off.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) · Short Term / Serious

At the time of the visit the lciensor observed two staff members in difeerent classroom that have not yet completed 30 hours childcare basics training but were supervising children alone. 0106 (4) At the time of the visit the licensor observed that some staff have not yet completed recognizing and reporting child abuse, neglect and exploitation training 0106 (5) At the time of the visit the licensor observed that some staff have not yet completed emergency preparedness training 0106 (7) At the time of the visit the licensor observed that some staff have not yet completed children experiencing homelessness 0106 (10) At the time of the visit the licensor observed some staff that have not yet completed Blood borne pathogen training 0106 (11) At the time of the visit the lciensor observed some staff that have not yet completed CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) At the time of the visit the lciensor observed some staff that have not yet completed food handler training

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Complaint

Complaint · October 3, 2023

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · October 3, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Toilet plunger, mop and vacuum are accessible to children

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

Director has not completed medication management training 0215 (3) Some diaper creams did not have medication authorization 0215 (3)(d) Licensor observed unused medication of a child that no longer attends the childcare.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Director and some staff have not renewed BBP training 0106 (11) Some staff have not renewed or completed CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) Staff have not completed food handler training 0106 (3) Director and some staff have not completed 30 hours of childcare basics training 0106 (8) Director and some staff have not completed / renewed safe sleep training 0106 (9) Director have not completed medication management training

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

Some staff have not completed background check or have withdrawn background check

Report (PDF)

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